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Opening Your Own Sourcing Office: What does it take?

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It goes without saying – when you buy direct from China, you must have an excellent support system. Many companies secure this support by hiring a China sourcing agent or a China sourcing company. But for some companies, opening their own sourcing office makes the most sense. This requires an...

China Supply Chain Management: Dare to Delegate

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Napoleon said, “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” So why delegate? Does it even make sense?  We know that managers (even Napoleon) delegate. That is pretty much a definition of management. But why?  And how? We previously wrote a blog about Hiring Teams vs. Individuals and...

Sourcing from China: Robots to beat tariffs?

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Current tariffs and selling restrictions with China have been an ongoing and popular topic in the press and an especially important issue for businesses sourcing from China. Many companies are now looking to China procurement services to help them navigate these challenges. One of the benefits of this kind of...

China Sourcing Scams: How do I get my money back?

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Importers and experienced sourcing agents say there is no recourse for importers who lose money through scams with Chinese suppliers.  Generally speaking this is true, and buyers should always beware. But, according to this article from China Importal, some Chinese lawyers claim that, under certain circumstances, you can get your...

IP Protection: NDA or NNN?

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Most importers have many of the same concerns when purchasing in China, one being the ability to protect their IP (Intellectual Property). It’s important for businesses to protect their homegrown ideas because it sets them apart from competitors, and can be used as a vital source of revenue. So how...

Sourcing From China: The difference between Alibaba and doing it yourself

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Last week’s blog touched on Alibaba as a platform for buyers and how it may be different from “doing it the hard way” like traditional importers do. If you haven’t read that blog yet, you can check it out here. In that blog, we spoke about what sourcing with platforms...

China Sourcing: What to include in the PSS?

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There are many tools importers use to ensure success with a supplier when they Buy direct from China. One of these tools is the Product Specification Sheet (PSS). This document is essential for China sourcing services, as it specifies the buyer’s requirements and ensures they are implemented at the factory...

China Supply Chain Management: Placing Orders

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Many companies seek agents in China sourcing to save on first costs. Seems relatively straightforward, right? Not so fast. Purchasing in China is a complicated process, in which every single stage requires careful attention.. Even the savviest of importers can run into trouble if they start getting lax about their...

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